illicit

/ˌɪlˈɪsət/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
   “an illicit association with his secretary”
2. contrary to or forbidden by law
   “an illegitimate seizure of power”

Synonyms for illicit

• adulterous
• unlawful
• illegitimate
• outlaw
• outlawed
• illegal

Antonyms of illicit

• licit

Words that rhyme with illicit

• explicit
• implicit
• complicit
• explicite
• missett